as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited
left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews
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Recent Examples of bequest
In 2024, individuals accounted for the largest share of giving, 66%, followed by foundations at 19%, bequests at 8%, and corporations at 7%.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Mütter’s bequest was eventually supplemented by donations from other physicians and scientists.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Planned giving options such as bequests, endowments or other charitable offerings can provide avenues for long-term impact.
—Shaun Carver, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Green rattled off several digitization and preservation projects from other creators that are already on the docket and will be financed with the bequest.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Mütter’s bequest was eventually supplemented by donations from other physicians and scientists.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Planned giving options such as bequests, endowments or other charitable offerings can provide avenues for long-term impact.
—Shaun Carver, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Green rattled off several digitization and preservation projects from other creators that are already on the docket and will be financed with the bequest.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequest
inheritance
Noun
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For example, inheritance should be used carefully, not assumed as the default.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Experts warn that the distribution of inheritances will be uneven.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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“Bequest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequest. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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